Alex Smith Faces Old 49ers Team With No Familiar Faces
When Alex Smith steps on the field to take on the San Francisco 49ers for just the second time since being traded away more than seven years ago, little will look familiar.
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When Alex Smith steps on the field to take on the San Francisco 49ers for just the second time since being traded away more than seven years ago, little will look familiar.
Alex Smith, in his words, could "see the blood pumping out" of a cut under his left sock late in the first half of Washington's last game. So could the TV audience.
The NFC East is the worst division in football, but the battle for the division title promises to be exciting, with the Giants and Washington both playing well.
Pittsburgh's bid for an unbeaten season is over. Washington's bid for an unlikely division title may just be beginning.
Monday evening's visit by the red-hot (by NFC East standards) Washington Football Team (4-7) was originally scheduled for Sunday before being bumped back by the NFL after Pittsburgh's game against Baltimore set for Thanksgiving night was moved three times because of a COVID-19 outbreak among the Ravens.
Antonio Gibson ran for three touchdowns, Alex Smith had a scoring pass and Washington at least temporarily moved into first place in the woeful NFC East with a 41-16 Thanksgiving victory over the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday.
Alex Smith and Andy Dalton have 25 years of experience as NFL quarterbacks combined but just one Thanksgiving start between them.
Top pick Joe Burrow was carted off with a left knee injury before Alex Smith rallied Washington past the Cincinnati Bengals 20-9 Sunday to keep his team in the thick of the NFC East race.
Before the Cincinnati Bengals selected Joe Burrow to be their franchise quarterback, the owners of the top pick in the NFL draft met with Chase Young, who was considered a generational pass rusher.
The New York Giants, Atlanta Falcons and Las Vegas Raiders put players on the NFL's COVID-19 list Tuesday, while Washington had its first instance of someone in the organization testing positive for the coronavirus since the season began.
The last time Alex Smith practiced as a starting quarterback, Washington wasn't just known as "Football Team," Jay Gruden was the coach, and the world had not been plunged into a pandemic.
Daniel Jones completed his longest pass of the season, didn't turn over the ball for the first time, and the New York Giants held on to beat Washington 23-20 Sunday for their second victory this season.
Ron Rivera didn't second-guess going for 2 in the final minute and Washington losing to the New York Giants as a result.
The Washington Football Team head coach said his recent bout of cancer treatments opened his eyes to the need for better, more affordable healthcare for everyone in this country.
The Washington Football Team coach finished up his final round of cancer treatments on Monday morning.
Holcomb and Washington's defense dominated Elliott and the Cowboys offense on Sunday, piling up six sacks, the pick and a forced fumble that became a safety in a 25-3 blowout.
Washington coach Ron Rivera will have his last treatment for a form of skin cancer Monday, two months after being diagnosed.
Health officials are working to allow more spectators at outdoor sporting and entertainment venues, including at M&T Bank Stadium and FedEx Field, to safely attend games in the stands, Gov. Larry Hogan said Friday.
CBS Philly's sports anchor thinks the Ravens' line play on both sides of the ball will be too much for the Birds this week.
Smith played his first NFL game 693 days since breaking his right tibia and fibula, entering when new Washington starting quarterback Kyle Allen injured his left arm
Dwayne Haskins didn't show enough progress in Ron Rivera's eyes, so he's going from starting quarterback to out of uniform.
Linebacker Matthew Judon got the quarterback for two sacks, his first two of the season.
Other than playing home games in Maryland, there are few similarities between the Washington Football Team and the Baltimore Ravens.
For the first time in a year, the Ravens took the practice field in Owings Mills after a regular-season defeat. This latest loss played out for all the nation to see on Monday Night Football.
Rookie edge rusher Chase Young could miss Washington's game Sunday against the Baltimore Ravens, and perhaps more, after suffering a groin injury in a Week 3 loss at Cleveland.
A Maryland family struggled with their child's hidden seizures until new technology provided much-needed answers.
A Maryland mother was convicted of killing her 3-year-old daughter and hiding her body in a suitcase Monday after a six-day trial in Cecil County.
A 64-year-old man was sentenced to 50 years in jail for a deadly shooting at a Baltimore apartment in 2024, according to the City State's Attorney's Office.
A man is wanted by police in Harford County after he allegedly dressed as a Walmart employee and stole credit cards from the store.
Annapolis will soon get a floating dock that is compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), with construction on the project starting Monday.
A Maryland mother was convicted of killing her 3-year-old daughter and hiding her body in a suitcase Monday after a six-day trial in Cecil County.
Refreshing and comfortable air will break the recent heat Monday with highs in the upper 70s to near 80°.
A Maryland man was killed, and his wife was injured, after a nitrous oxide cylinder exploded in Cecil County, prompting an investigation by the Maryland State Fire Marshal's Office.
A Baltimore County police officer is expected to recover after being shot in Pikesville, according to department officials.
A Maryland family struggled with their child's hidden seizures until new technology provided much-needed answers.
Marylanders are reacting to the United States and Israel's military strike on Iran.
The Ravens said they "clearly made an error" and won't appeal the ruling.
A Howard County Police officer responded to a call last weekend that really got his goat.
Chilly night ahead with some frost possible west of I-95. Warmer weather returns this weekend.
Storm threat continues Thursday with high heat added to the mix too during the afternoon.
Arundel Mills Mall in Maryland is preparing to celebrate National Outlet Shopping Day.
Beezee Sensory in Maryland is celebrating its one-year anniversary.
The City of Baltimore is still accepting vendor applications for this year's AFRAM festival. Here's how you can sign up.
Harford Community College designs its travel program making it easy for people to explore museums, theaters, historical sites, and Instagram-worthy destinations without the stress of driving, planning, or organizing logistics themselves.
The 39th Annual LakeFest is returning to Columbia, Maryland from June 12 to June 14.
Ernie Clement swerved to his right to dodge a tag attempt by Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson, who threw to first, assuming that the Blue Jays baserunner would be called out for leaving the baseline.
Yohendrick Piñango and Brandon Valenzuela hit solo home runs, Andrés Giménez had two hits and an RBI, and the Toronto Blue Jays rallied to beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-4 on Sunday.
Coby Mayo hit a bases-clearing double in a six-run first inning to help the Baltimore Orioles beat the Boston Red Sox 8-2 on Thursday.
Wilyer Abreu hit a two-run homer, Payton Tolle pitched six scoreless innings and the Red Sox beat the Orioles 8-1 on Wednesday.
Raiders star pass rusher Maxx Crosby said Wednesday he has moved on since his trade to Baltimore was nixed in March by the Ravens, and his focus is on getting ready for another season in Las Vegas.
The money will fund new and existing coal plants, as well as an export terminal in Oakland, California.
A federal district judge granted Kilmar Abrego Garcia's motion to dismiss two criminal charges on the grounds his prosecution was vindictive and selective.
Tulsi Gabbard is resigning as the director of national intelligence after her husband was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer.
The $1.776 billion fund, which is part of the agreement to settle Trump's lawsuit against the IRS and Treasury Dept., is to be used to compensate those who claim that the government weaponized the legal system against them.
The operator of the Dali, a container ship that lost power and slammed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge in 2024, killing six people, is facing federal charges.
Nearly 200 families were expected to shop at the 10th annual Christmas Store, hosted by the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and The Foundry Church on Friday.
After a loved one became a victim of sexual assault, a Maryland family is on a mission to prevent it among teens.
Over 400 future star chefs took over Baltimore on Saturday for a National Culinary Cook-off.
Chopped Broadway Bodega & Deli is making its mark as the first Black- and women-owned bodega in Fells Point, bringing the unmistakable flavors of a classic New York bodega to Baltimore.
'I Believe in Me Girls' held its fifth annual workshop on Saturday to empower young women while introducing them to a variety of career opportunities in the creative industry.
Senator Kagan said this bill will limit what she calls "bait and switch" and price gouging.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
Neighbors in one west Baltimore neighborhood are figuring out what to do for groceries, due to the Giant Food location in Edmondson Village closing next month.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will stay open after it was sold to a nonprofit.
New flights to both U.S. and Caribbean destinations are coming to BWI in 2026.
After three decades of serving customers on the Baltimore waterfront, The Cheesecake Factory is closing its Inner Harbor location.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
The Baltimore Tech Hub, one of 31 federal "Tech Hubs" designated last year, was skipped for a cut of $504 million in the first round of funding for the program.
Two New Jersey residents were potentially exposed to a person infected with hantavirus, according to health officials.
Staff at Sinai Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit say they are seeing double as they care for five sets of twins at once.
A proposed bill in Maryland could make it easier for diners to spot unhealthy menu items before they order.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
Bobby J. Brown's breakout role was as a police officer on HBO's "The Wire." He appeared in 12 episodes across four seasons.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
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James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Maryland will experience comfortable weather Monday before stormy and hot conditions move in later in the week.
Meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
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The war between Russia and Ukraine heated up over the weekend.
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More than 100 swimmers took to Baltimore’s Harbor for a 1-mile swim.
Maryland will experience comfortable weather Monday before stormy and hot conditions move in later in the week.